Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:32:37 -0700WeeblyThu, 13 Nov 2014 05:52:58 GMThttp://michelemorel.weebly.com/blog/rotary-internationals-four-way-testMichele Morel, a district court judge in Louisiana, maintains active membership in myriad professional judicial organizations. Michele Morel also stands out as a member of the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish.

Founded as the West St. Charles Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish has served its members and the community since 1978. The club is a part of Rotary International, which was born in Chicago in 1905 as the first service-oriented professional club in the world. The organization rapidly expanded both geographically and ideologically. As it did, it accepted as its mission not only service to its members but also to the world at large.

The organization now follows the motto, Service Above Self, and has become known for its widely adopted Four-Way Test. Developed by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932, the test requires that before acting, a person ask if his or her actions are truthful, fair to all concerned parties, beneficial to these parties, and targeted at building goodwill and friendship. This four-part code, recited at Rotary club meetings, has since been translated into over 100 different languages.]]>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:44:31 GMThttp://michelemorel.weebly.com/blog/the-animal-law-committee-of-the-aba-tipsA district judge for the State of Louisiana, Michele Morel handles all kinds of general jurisdiction cases, both criminal and civil, from traffic infractions to felonies. Dedicated to helping animals, Michele Morel maintains a strong interest in animal law, and is a part of the Animal Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section.

The TIPS Animal Law Committee focuses on issues dealing with animals, both wild and domestic, within the legal system. Because the field of animal law changes quickly, members work together to find new ways of using the law to create a fairer world for animals and for the humans involved in animal cases. ]]>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:04:50 GMThttp://michelemorel.weebly.com/blog/louisiana-state-bar-association-announces-2014-spook-tacularWith more than two decades of experience as a legal professional, Michele Morel currently presides over Louisiana’s 29th Judicial District Court. To keep abreast of the latest developments in her field, Michele Morel maintains membership in professional organizations including the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), where she serves as vice-chair of the Animal Law Section.

The Louisiana State Bar Association will host its 2014 Voodoo Festival Seminar: Litigation Spook-Tacular on Halloween day, Oct. 31, 2014. During the seminar, event co-chairs Roy Cheatwood and the Honorable James E. Kuhn have invited experienced legal professionals to help attendees navigate the world of cross examinations, direct examinations, and courtroom battles to show them how to prepare for trial.

Serving all members who practice law, the LSBA is dedicated to promoting the legal profession and helping the general public to better understand and respect the law. To this end, the organization regularly sponsors educational seminars and other events and publishes numerous public resources. ]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 01:25:45 GMThttp://michelemorel.weebly.com/blog/pets-for-life-assists-pet-owners-in-underserved-communitiesMichele Morel presides over a variety of cases as a district court judge in Hahnville, Louisiana. An animal advocate, Michele Morel serves as vice-chair of the Animal Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association and maintains memberships in several national advocacy organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

In pursuit of its mission to create a more humane world for animals, HSUS oversees several community outreach programs focused on public education. One of these programs, Pets for Life (PFL), brings animal care resources, services, and information to underserved communities in several major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Using a combination of door-to-door outreach and community-wide events, PFL educates pet owners about general pet wellness and encourages them to have their pets spayed or neutered. In addition to offering vouchers for free spay/neuter surgeries, PFL outreach teams work closely with pet owners to ensure that the surgeries are completed.

Since 2010, PFL teams have interacted with more than 27,000 pet owners and met over 34,000 pets. In addition to the more than 16,000 spay/neuter surgeries provided to these owners, PFL has given medications, vaccinations, and pet supplies to thousands of animals. ]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 05:17:22 GMThttp://michelemorel.weebly.com/blog/the-national-judicial-college-general-jurisdiction-studyA district judge in the state of Louisiana, Michele Morel rules on all types of cases brought before the court. Michele Morel comes to her work as a graduate of the National Judicial College, where she recently completed an intensive program in general jurisdiction.

Geared toward practicing judges, the general jurisdiction course at the National Judicial College provides a platform for discussion while offering in-depth professional study. The course teaches a comprehensive skill set that includes courtroom and trial management as well as informed decision making. Judges integrate these skills with training in effective communication with attorneys, the public, and the media. Students also learn and apply the most current developments in law and trial procedure as applied to criminal and family law.

For the most part, the course targets judges who have taken the bench in the past six to 24 months, although the course is also open to those who have completed the College's Special Court Jurisdiction course. Some students are enrolled in the College's judicial studies degree track, while others are pursuing certificates in such areas as judicial development and trial skills. All students benefit from the course's collaborative nature. ]]>